SoundCloud announced a new software integration with Virtual DJ and teased several more launches to come. The new integration enables DJs to stream and mix SoundCloud’s entire catalog of tracks instantly. The integration means that creators can build m…
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Nipsey Hussle’s ‘Celebration of Life’ Memorial Details Confirmed
Yesterday’s news of a Nipsey Hussle memorial at the Staples Center has been confirmed. Nipsey’s official Instagram account shared the details. Nipsey Hussle’s funeral will be held at the 21,000-seat Staples Center in Los Angeles, which officials expect…
Nipsey Hussle Memorial Slated for Thursday In Los Angeles — But Details Remain Sketchy
A Nipsey Hussle memorial event is currently being planned in Los Angeles, though confusion surrounds the venue and ticketing details. Initially, a report from TMZ mentioned that a memorial service would be held at Staples Center, with tickets sold onli…
Nearly Half of U.S. Consumers Complain of ‘Subscription Fatigue’ — Though Most of the Headache Is Happening In Video
Cord cutting has become a movement in the United States. But the replacement is leading to subscription fatigue. Video streaming services are more fragmented and plentiful than ever. And just when we thought we’d had enough, Apple introduced five new …
The Live Concert Is Changing Before Our Very Eyes — A Quick Look at VR, In-Game, Hologram, and MSG Sphere
The music industry is starting to embrace new tech like VR and holograms, while pouring billions into overhauled venues. As new technology emerges, the way we experience live music is starting to change in ways we never imagined. VR concerts, hologram …
A Posthumous Avicii Album of Unreleased Tracks Is In the Works
The family of Swedish songwriter and producer Avicii is moving forward with the posthumous album. The album is simply titled Tim and will feature music from the last three months of Avicii’s life. Avicii’s family broke its yearlong silence with two ann…
TikTok Joins 21 Labels & Publishers to Announce ‘TikTok Spotlight’ In Japan and South Korea
TikTok has just announced the launch of ‘TikTok Spotlight,’ a new program to promote indie artists. TikTok will offer selected artists a special channel to submit their music for consideration. Once accepted, the music will be available to TikTok users…
Price War Breaks Out In India as Apple Music Undercuts Spotify’s Bottom-Scraping Prices
Apple Music launched in India four years ago, but the company is just now starting to compete. Just this morning, Apple slashed its music subscription fees to better compete with fresh entrants Spotify and YouTube Music. Previous rates for Apple Music …
Beyoncé Inks a Major Branding Partnership With Adidas
Beyoncé has announced that she will be joining Adidas as a creative partner. The pop star will also be relaunching her Ivy Park clothing brand with the help of Adidas. Beyoncé will develop a new line of athletic and lifestyle products, including new fo…
Google Play Artist Hub Is Shutting Down on April 30th — With No Replacement
Google sent indie artists an email yesterday informing them that Google Play Artist Hub is shutting down on April 30th. Google will no longer offer a direct portal for smaller musicians to upload their music. Google Play Artist Hub was first introduced…